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How far is São Jorge Island from Funchal?

The distance between Funchal (Madeira Airport) and São Jorge Island (São Jorge Airport) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.

Madeira Airport – São Jorge Airport

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761
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1225
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661
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Distance from Funchal to São Jorge Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Funchal to São Jorge Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 761.017 miles
  • 1224.737 kilometers
  • 661.305 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 760.288 miles
  • 1223.565 kilometers
  • 660.672 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Funchal to São Jorge Island?

The estimated flight time from Madeira Airport to São Jorge Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Madeira Airport (FNC) and São Jorge Airport (SJZ)

On average, flying from Funchal to São Jorge Island generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Funchal to São Jorge Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Madeira Airport (FNC) and São Jorge Airport (SJZ).

Airport information

Origin Madeira Airport
City: Funchal
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FNC
ICAO Code: LPMA
Coordinates: 32°41′52″N, 16°46′28″W
Destination São Jorge Airport
City: São Jorge Island
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: SJZ
ICAO Code: LPSJ
Coordinates: 38°39′55″N, 28°10′32″W